Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 25534, James Dobbins, S.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
S. B.
Dobbins, James Catharine
W 25534 B.L. Mt. 31,429-160-55
Had in Maine ----- had in Nova Scotia
CONTENTS

194.466 - act Apr 3/53 July 26/53
Catharine Dobbins. (Pensioner) wid James Dobbins (Pensioner)
Capt - P.M. Col. -
Enr - 9 South Carolina Militia Dis # 2
No 31 #
Revolutionary War
July 23 - 5658
No: 160 ac, frz. 7/56 B.W. Di
11/21
Freeman Bradford Portland Maine
Oct 29/67 Sent to G.H. Harrison Esq. Portland Me including Mt and copy of act of June 3/55 R.W.
Vol. D. 117. 2

10.372
Maine
James Dobbins
of Falmouth dist: in the state of Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Pinkney of the So: Carolina line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 29 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of May 1819 and sent to Mrs. Mary Dobbins Portland, Maine.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - 10 2/3  4/5 11.56 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1819 - 48.00
$129.56
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Cumberland County -
Notification sent the 21 st June 1820 to the widow of Sgt. Dobbins Portland

5.058
Waine Catharine Dobbins, widow of James Dobbin who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February  24 th August 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 24 th day of March 1855. and sent to
Joseph Hsley Portland Me.
Recorded on Roll of Pensions under
145

To the Honorable WILLIAM WIDGERY , one of the Associate Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
RESPECTFULLY SHOWS....
James Dobbins of Falmouth in the Maine District, that he served as a private soldier in the war of the revolution for the term of about two years or more on the Continental Establishment, that he yet is a resident citizen of the United States at Falmouth aforesaid, and that by reason of your applicant's reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support, being now sixty-five years of age
AND your applicant farther represents, that in the service aforesaid, he belonged in his said capacity of a private soldier to Colt Linnin's Company of the first  Regiment , commanded by Col Col Pynchon of the Massachusetts Line , that he entered said service on or about the fifteenth day of April one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine and that he left said service on or about the twelfth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty . He enlisted for 18 months at Parrisburg on Savannah river... to Augusta & thence in pursuit of the enemy to Charlestown and fought there about 20 miles distant from that place. Then marched to Savannah & besieged it with Count D'Estang's French fleet, was repulsed in attempt to storm it, then marched back to Charlestown. Our regiment was stationed in Fort Moultrie. In the spring we were besieged & surrendered prisoners in Genl. Sullivan's army having in the winter enlisted for the war. The militia were boarded & dressed & equipped as a regular man, and soon after reported myself to Col. Habersham of the Georgia Line, but was never after called on for service.
WHEREFORE, inasmuch as your applicant, as he verily believes, comes under the provisions of the Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," he prays your honor to institute an enquiry into the circumstances of his case, and that such farther proceedings may be had touching the premises as are prescribed by law, in order that your applicant may be placed on the Pension List of the United States.
Dated at PORTLAND, this 29th day of April 1818.
James Dobbins
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
BE IT KNOWN, that on the twenty ninth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally came before me, WILLIAM WIDGERY , one of the Associate Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resident at Portland, within the County of Cumberland, in said Maine District—the said Court being a Court of record of said State, James Dobbins the above named applicant, and made oath that the several statements by him made in the foregoing application by him signed are true. And the said
James Dobbins farther offered in evidence
the deposition of friends & others who have been with him since his return
WHEREUPON it does appear to the satisfaction of me the said Judge, that the said James Dobbins served in the revolutionary war as alledged in his application, against the common enemy.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I the said Judge, have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the said Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, to be hereunto affixed, this 29th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States the forty-second.
Wm Widgery { Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
CUMBERLAND, ss. I the subscriber, Clerk of the Courts in said county, certify that Hon. WILLIAM WIDGERY , is an Associate Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, as stated in the annexed Certificate, and that his signature to the same is his own proper signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I do hereto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, this first day of August A. D. 1818.
Geo Bradbury

I Jacob Merrill of Falmouth in Maine being now one of the Select men of said town testify and say, being now sixty three years of age, that James Dablin now present has been an inhabitant of Falmouth nineteen years, being myself a native of Falmouth & having always lived in it. Said Dablin has always maintained the reputation of a sober sober, industrious, virtuous man and a man of strict veracity . I have been particularly acquainted with him during twelve years, have often heard him speak of being in the services as he has stated in his affidavit within and has always told his story in the same manner, and I have no doubt of the correctness of his statement within. His neighbors have always supposed to have served in the Southern army long before the time of the last session of Congress passed. Jacob Merrill
Signed & sworn to before me the thirtieth day of March 1912. before me
G. H. Wadsworth

d61. James Dobbins
copy (10.372)
Cumbalana
Contine
Sept 1819

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
At a District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland within and for the District of Maine, on the first Tuesday, being the sixth day of June and by adjournment from day to day, on the eighth day of June — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable ALBION K. PARRIS, Judge of said Court.
ON this eighth — day of June — in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having “the power of fine and imprisonment,” and being a Court of Record for said Maine District, James Sobbins — aged sixty six — years, resident in Falmouth in said District, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a private — in the company commanded by Capt. Sinnen — in the Regiment commanded by Colonel E. E. Pinkney in the line of the State of South Carolina on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the 29 th day of April — A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 10,372 — was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled “An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War,” passed on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
James Sobbins
Sworn to and declared, on the eighth day of June A. D. 1820. §
BEFORE Albion K. Parris { U. S. District Judge for the District of Maine.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:
Real estate — none
Personal estate — a few cooking utensils, a chest, table and a few old chairs — I have no income —
James Dobbins
Sworn to Before
Albion H. Parris U.S. Dist. Judge
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me James Dobbins — who, by occupation am a laborer — which I am not able to pursue by reason of constantly on account of age —
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Wife, Catharine 40 a sickly woman, has the dropsy   Catharine — 19 able to support herself   Joseph — 14 a healthy boy   Jefferson — 12 children not able to support themselves   Daniel — 11   Maria — 9   Martha — 7  
James Dobbins
Sworn to Before
Albion H. Parris U.S. Dist. Judge

MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
I, JOHN MUSSEY, Junr. Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is ten dollars and no more  cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eighth day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "John Mussey Junr.", with several decorative flourishes and loops.
} Clerk of the U. States District Court for Maine District.
$10-

On this twenty first day of October A.D. 1853 personally appeared, Catharine Dobbins, a resident of Halmouth, in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, aged Eighty two years, before the Hon. John Ware, Judge of the United States for the District of Maine, who being first sworn, doth upon her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed 7th July 1838. and the joint resolution 1 July. 1848.
Her husband James Dobbins, was a Soldier in the revolutionary war, and received the benefits of the Act of Congress passed 18th March 1818. at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum. That your applicant is unable to state in what captain or captain's he served, or that he enlisted first for sixteen or eighteen months and at the expiration of that period of service he enlisted again for the war, and at the time of peace received an honorable discharge. She recollects that her husband the aforesaid James Dobbins stated that he was under Genl. Purdie and that he was taken prisoner at Charleston S.C. and that she frequently refers the Commission of Pensions to the proof on file in support of his service & claim.
She further declares that she was married to said James Dobbins at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and that her maiden name was Catharine Pitman, and that her husband the

the aforesaid James Dobbins, died on the twenty fourth day of August 1853, and that she has not intermarried but continues the widow of James Dobbins aforesaid and is still a widow. She further states that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four as at the time above stated.
Witness A. Mann
her Catherine Dobbins mark
Signed & sworn to before me this 21st of October 1853
A. Mann
Destroyed by the United States for the Dist. of Columbia

State of Maine.
County of Cumberland ss.
On this nineteenth day of April  June A. D. 1855 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Catharine Dobbins a resident of Falmouth in said County and State, aged _____ years, who being duly sworn, doth on oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain Bounty Land, under the Act of Congress passed March 3 d , A. D. 1855.
And your declarant further states that she is the widow of James Dobbins late of Falmouth in the State of Maine that her said husband James Dobbins was a Soldier of the Revolution, and a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed March 18, 1818. She believes that her husband served in the South Carolina line on continental establishment in the war of the Revolution. She refers to her husband's declaration for proof of service and she declares that she has not received under this or any other act of Congress a Bounty Land and she believes her husband did not receive Bounty Land in his lifetime. James Dobbins died on the twenty first day of August  September 1853

YOUR DECLARANT FURTHER STATES, that she was married to the said
James Dobbins on the unfamiliar day of the year A.D. unknown at the present time at Halifax in the  the  State , and that her name before marriage was Catharine Pitman
And your declarant further states, that after the passage of the Act of Congress of Feby 2 nd 1848 5 she made application for a Pension, on which application a pension was granted her at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum, as will appear by her Pension Certificate, dated the 24 th day of March A.D. 1855 No. 5058
For proof of marriage, her husband's service in the Revolutionary War, and his death, and of your declarant's identity, she refers to her declaration and proof for a Pension, now on file in the Department of the Interior, at Washington.
She therefore claims Bounty Land under the act aforesaid, and states that she is still a widow.
And for the purpose of this application, I hereby appoint Freeman Bradford of Portland my true and lawful Attorney in the premises. her
Attest, Geo. Bishop Daniel Dobbins
Catharine  X  Dobbins mark
Sworn to and subscribed, before me, the day and year first above written, and in my presence acknowledged the Power of Attorney thereto subjoined, for the purposes above mentioned. And I hereby certify that I believe
know the said Catharine Dobbins to be the widow of  the person who performed James Dobbins  the military service aforesaid, and to be of the age aforesaid.  the identical person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration and that I have  Justice of the Peace. no interest in this claim -
Geo. Bishop  Jus Peace

August 24, 1933.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. Jennie D. Mitchell 28 Middle Street Eastport, Maine
BA-J/ADY W.25534 James Dobbins
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one James Dobbins, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.25534, based upon his military service in that war.
James Dobbins enlisted at Purysburg on the Savannah River, about April 15, 1779 for one year, served as a private in Captain L private in Captain Linnings's Company, Colonel C. C. Pinokney's First South Carolina Regiment and was in the siege of Savannah; before the expiration of this service he reenlisted "for the war" and was taken prisoner at the siege of Charleston, and  but made his escape disguised as a militia man; length of captivity not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 29, 1818 while a resident of Falmouth, Maine District, where he had lived nineteen years, aged sixty-five years.
at which time he was aged 65 yrs. and He died August 21 or 24, 1853 in Falmouth, Maine.
Soldier married, date not stated, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Catharine Pitman. She was allowed pension on her application executed October 21, 1853 while a resident of Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, aged eighty-two years.
Soldier's widow, Catharine Pitman Dobbins, died January An A.B. 14, 1856, place not stated.
In 1820 soldier's children, Catharine, Joseph, Jefferson, Daniel, Maria and Martha were aged nineteen, fourteen, twelve, eleven, eight and one year respectively. There are no further family data.

The report of Mr. Stephen G. Huston of Falmouth, Maine, which you enclosed is returned herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
77. 25534     DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, _____
Residence at date of application, _____
Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/ee1
February 4, 1919
Halburton Dobbins 3 Dana Street Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sir:
I advise you that in the original papers of the pension claim of James Dobbins, W.25534, the date of his birth is not given. It is stated that he was sixty-five years of age in April, 1818.
In your letter to this office, written August 13, 1912, you stated that said James Dobbins was born in Pennsylvania, March 7, 1751 and died at Falmouth, Maine, August 24, 1853, which information you stated was copied from Volume 7, of the New England Historical and Genealogical Register for the year 1853.
On September 17, 1928, you were furnished the history of William Dobbins, Survivor Certificate 24688, who served in the War of 1812.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Eastport, Maine. Aug. 14 th 1933.
Rev. War, Record Division, Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
3---525-
Gentlemen:—
What information
can you give me on my great grandfather— James Dobbins , a veteran of the Rev. War? I have been voted on, and accepted to join Hannah Weston Chapter D.A.R., Machias, Maine. I have a cousin Mrs. Isabelle Mac Nichol, Jonesport, Maine, (now deceased) and a second cousin— Mrs. Isabelle Putnam, Jonesport, Maine, who some years ago joined on the same gentleman. Would it be possible to get the genealogy of the Dobbins family? If so, and where please? On his pension papers says, "Died Aug. 24, 1853." He married at Halifax Nova Scotia before 1794. Catherine Putnam. The Military history of James Dobbins, a Soldier of the Rev. War. you will find below the desired information as contained in his (and his widows) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Dates of— Length of— Rank.--- Officers under whom service was rendered. St. Enlistment, or service. 3 cent stamp enc. G.S.

April, 15 th 1779 for 1 year, Private Capt Loinning, (2 Colonel C.C. Pinckney.
1 "S.C. and re-enlisted" for the War."
Taken prisoner at the Siege of Charleston, and made his escape disguised as a Militia man.
Battles engaged in, - Siege of Charleston, and Savannah.
Residence of soldier at enlistment
Enlisted at Purisburg, Ga.
Date of application for pension, April 29, 1818.
His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Falmouth, Maine.
Age at date of application 65 years. Died Aug. 24, 1853.
Remarks. He married at Halifax, Nova Scotia before 1794 Catherine Pitman, and she was allowed on her application executed Oct. 21 st . 1853. while a resident of Falmouth, Maine. and 82 years of age. Children referred to in 1820:
Catherine age 19 years.
Joseph 14 "
Jefferson 12 "
Daniel 11 "
Maria 8 "
Martha 1 " Very Respectfully -
J. L. Davenport, Commissioner.

I have two children, both married, and (6) grand children (3) I would like to get the required data soon , to join. D.A.R. so they can be D.A.R. e, and Sons of Veterans.
I started this years ago, but have to have required data to join.
My Great grandfather James Dobbins and family to —
William Dobbins my grandfather, and family to —
Capt. James W. Dobbins my own Father, and family.
I wrote the Historical Society Library at Portland, Maine.
This is what she returned
New England Historic Genealogical, Vol. 6, 1853.
Page, 374. Obituary Notice.
Dobbins, Mr James, Falmouth, Maine. Aug. 24, 1853.
Aged 102 years, 5 months, and 17 days; was born in Penn. March. 7, 1751. At the age of 12 years, he removed with his Father to the state of Georgia, was a ship Carpenter, and wrought at that business until the Rev. War broke out. He then entered the Army for 16 months, and at the end of that time, he again enlisted for the War, and served until peace was declared, under General Lincoln.
He was taken prisoner by the British at Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Dobbins had a brother in the army who was killed.
After the war he returned home, and employed himself at his trade until about the year 1787 when he came to Maine. He married Catherine Pitman
Daughter of John P. of Halifax in May. 1788.
Mr. Dobbins was born in Richmond, Va. Wm.

Mr. Dobbins wrought at his trade till about 1801, (4 when he removed to Falmouth, where he remained until his death, beloved, and respected by all who knew him. (Portland Argus.)
This record in Maine Historical Society Library, Portland, Maine.
(The cousin , and second cousin I spoke of joining on the same gentleman.
A duplicate of these records were sent to the National Society, D.A.R. at Washington, D.C.
Would it be possible in any way to get information from those records?
Since Capt. Mitchells death in 1930, I have been with my daughter in Arkansas. Winter I am leaving for Arkansas in Oct. I would like very much required data to be a member before leaving, if possible.
I have tried to make plain, but certainly hope I have not tired you, or taken too much of your valuable time. an early reply would be appreciated,
I thank you. Respectfully-
Mrs. Jennie D. Mitchell 28 Middle St.
Eastport, Maine.

3 Dana St., Cambridge, Mass.
April 18, 1928.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: Reference W. 25,534, Rev. War, M.V. B. W., concerning my great grandfather James Dobbins . This was taken from a record which you sent me Aug. 22, 1912, but does not state the date of his birth. This information I am desirous of obtaining.
Also I would like the war record of my grandfather William Dobbins , who served in the War of 1812, and was a pensioner while residing in the town of Jonesport, Maine. If the records so state I am particularly anxious to obtain the date of his birth.
This information is necessary to complete application record of my daughters to the Daughters of the American Revolution.
A prompt reply will be appreciated.
Yours truly,
Halburton Dobbins

East Walpole, Mass., August 13, 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am desirous of becoming a member of that well known society, Sons of the American Revolution, and in order to meet their requirements of membership it is necessary to furnish a statement of my ancestor's service in the War of Independence.
My great grandfather, Mr. James Dobbins, was born in Pennsylvania, March 7, 1751, and died at Falmouth, Me., August 24, 1853, aged 102 years, 5 mos., 17 days.
Records indicate that he enlisted soon after hostilities were declared for 16 months, and at the end of that period again enlisted and served until peace was declared, - under General Lincoln.
Falmouth, Me. is located near the city of Portland, and possibly his name was listed under Portland, as I am aware that he visited that city in order to execute his pension voucher.
I would appreciate your sending me a certificate of his services, including reference to regiment, company, battery or troop to which he was attached, and any other information which may seem necessary.
Yours very truly, Halburton Dobbins

(Copied from Vol. VII of the New England Historical and Genealogical Register for the year 1853.)
Dobbins, Mr. James. Falmouth, Maine, 24th August, aged 102 years, 5 months and 17 days; was born in Pennsylvania 7 March, 1751. At the age of 12 years he moved with his father to the state of Georgia; was a ship carpenter, and wrought at that business until the Revolutionary War broke out. He then entered the army for 16 months, and at the end of that time he again enlisted for the war and served until peace was declared, under General Lincoln. He was taken prisoner by the British at Charleston, S. C. Mr. D. had a brother in the army, who was killed. After the war he returned home and employed himself at his trade until about the year 1787 when he came to Maine. He married Catharine Pitman, daughter of John Pitman, of Halifax, in May, 1788. Mrs. Dobbins was born in Richmond, Va. 7 March, 1771. Mr. D. wrought at his trade until about 1801, when he removed to Falmouth, where he remained until his death, beloved and respected by all who knew him. Keep
(Portland Argus)

# 10 Henry St. Portland. Me. Jan 4th 1905.
To the Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly forward at your earliest convenience a copy of the pension papers of James Dobbins whose service was either of the brig tyrannicide or in South Carolina. I refer to the pensioner from Maine whose home I believe was in Jonesport or very near there.
It will be a great favor as we have been waiting for some months to establish his identity.
Very Respectfully
He is buried at - Halmouth Me, Born in 1833 died aged 102-
(Mrs a a) Mary B. Kendall State Regt of Maine H. A. B.

Jan'y. 14. 1905. Nisly to Mrs. A. P. Kendall-Poulton me
May 17. 1912.
To Dr. Mr. Gen'l. U.S.A.
For Tombstone.
F.W.
1912 Aug. 22. Hist. to Halburton Dobbins &
1929 Feb. 4. Halburton
Dobbins adv. as to date of birth etc. NCS
1933 Aug. 24. Hist. to Mrs. Jennie D. Mitchell, A.W.Y.
Re WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25,534
Catharine Dobbins
Widow of
James Dobbins
Brig Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3 rd 1953
Index:—Vol. A , Page 191
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I, Nathaniel Wright of Falmouth in the County of Cornwall and State of Maine aged Eighty two years, on oath declare and say that I was well acquainted with former Dobbins of Falmouth deceased who was a revolutionary physician of the United States, that my knowledge of him has been for fifty or more years past I have employed him for the years to work on building Ships, he was a very aged man when he died over a hundred years old as was the common report which I have no reason to disbelieve I am also well acquainted with Catherine Dobbins his Widow who is now living, that him as husband and Wife and heard several children Six or Seven I am now acquainted with, they lived within one quarter of one mile of me for the the fifty or more years past.
Nathaniel Wright
State of Maine, County of Cornwall. Printed September 29 th 1854. Personally appeared Nathaniel Wright the above named, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Statement by him Signed
Before me Jas Wesley Justice of the Peace

I Joseph M Sawyer of Westbrook in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine on oath deposed say that I have been acquainted with the family of James Dobbins late of Falmouth deceased for more than 45 years last past. James Dobbins was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and lived to a very great age, over a hundred years as it was said and died in Falmouth about two years ago. He left a widow Catharine Dobbins who is now living or was living a week or two ago. I live about two miles from Mrs Dobbins said Catharine Dobbins is a widow pensioner of the United States. Joseph M Sawyer
State of Maine Cumberland ss July 21 1855 Then personally appeared the above named Joseph M. Sawyer who is a man of truth and integrity & made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed. Before me Z. H. Harmon Justice of the Peace

11 Dec 28/51 Catharine Robbins, widow of James No 5567 Maine
" "
Act July 29, 1848 Transferred to A.M. Feb 3/53
31. 4. 29 5 Theo Aug

Catharine Dobbins. Wiltshire
James,
Cumberland Co.
Me.
Nov 15 th 53
$96. per An.
Com. Aug. 24 th 1853.
When husband of App d died.
Rev.
53 18 53 50
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business,
J.S. Dole, Portland Me. Commissioner.

James Robbins died 24 Aug. 1853 fide me full, John Johnson Auditor
Pension Office Dec 14/54
Sir,
Please certify date of death of within named pensioner
Very respectfully Yours etc. etc.
J. Cole Chief Clerk
Third Auditor Present
W. H. Randall Adder.

I, Samuel Wright of Falmouth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine aged Seventy five years, on oath depose and say that I am a Ship builder by trade, that I was well acquaint- -ed with James Dobbins of said Falmouth in said County, a revolutionary soldier of the United States, that my knowledge of said James Dobbins has existed for fifty or more years past, that he has worked for me a great many days say five hun- -dred or more building ships, that he has also worked for my father in the same kind of business for a long time, that said James Dobbins was a very aged man, was noted, for his great age that when he died viz three hundred & two years as was always stated, that I am also well acquainted with Catherine Dobbins his widow and that she is now living, and that said James Dobbins and Catherine his wife lived together as husband and wife and had several children borne in my neighborhood I think as many as six or seven that I am knowing to four of them now living
Samuel Wright
State of Maine, County of Cumberland Boston Sept 20. 1854 Personally appeared Samuel Wright the above named and made oath to the truth of the above statement by him signed and I certify that the deponent Samuel Wright

in personal knowledge to me, that I have known him for twenty five or more years past, that he is a man of truth and veracity,
Before me J. H. Wesley Justice of the Peace

I George Frost, of Westbrook in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine aged Sixty nine years, on oath depose and say that I was well acquainted with James Dobbins late of Falmouth deceased who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, that my knowledge of him has been from my earliest recoll- -ections when I was quite a lad, that he used to work for my father in the time of the embargo when ship building was done that said Dobbins was noted for a very good man when he died, That I am also well acquainted with Catherine Dobbins his widow is now living, that they have lived together as husband and wife and have had children that I am acquainted with six of them now living. That my farm is near the the dividing line of Westbrook and Falmouth, and that they James Dobbins and Catherine have lived all the time in our neighborhood about one mile for fifty or more years past George Frost
State of Maine, County of Cumberland, I, James D. D. 1854 Personally appeared George Frost the above named and made oath to the truth of the above statement by him signed, and I further certify that

the deponent is a respectable and credible witness.
Before me John Wesley Justice of the Peace

Portland, Me. Dec 6. 1854.
Sir. I transmit forward you the application of Catherine Dobbins. widow of James deceased for the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 2 nd July 1848.
This case has been delayed a long time. Since she made her declaration, for the reason no record evidence is in the family of the time of their marriage and I am aware that the proof is not in strict conformity to your regulations, but I have taken the testimony of 3 persons who have known them and have lived near them for many years past.
She states that they she was married at Halifax Nova Scotia, but she is unable to state the year. The oldest child is nearly sixty years of age.
Respectfully Yours For Wesley
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington D. C.

194-466
Claim of Catharine Dobbins (Widow of James) To Bounty Land
Act of March 3 d 1855
Ward of the Rev:
Freeman Bradford Portland Maine

State of Maine.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court,
PORTLAND,
July 23, 1855
I, OBADIAH G. COOK,
Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court,
for said County of Cumberland, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that
George Bishop & Z. K. Harmon Esquires, are their
is, and at the date of his certificate to the papers hereto annexed was, or were
ACTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for
the County of
Cumberland
as appears by the papers hereto annexed; that they are DULY COMMISSIONED and qualified to administer Oaths and take acknowledgments of Deeds and other instruments in writing, in the County aforesaid, — and that the following Signatures purporting to be his
theirs are
GENUINE.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court , for said State, the day and year first above written.
O. Cook CLERK.

Brief in the case of Catharine A. Morrison James Chambersland , County and State of Maine , act 3 d Feb. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
I husband was pensioned under the Act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of $40 per Annum. Three witnesses testify to general reputation of marriage between him & the party in raised a large family of children. The witness to his being in general terms at the death of the said husband, the widow known the date August 24 th 1853. The Third Auditor's Report Confirming the Widow's Statement.
Incredible Affidavit testifying to the Widowhood & identity of the Applicant. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Joseph H. May, Esq. Per Hance Me: Name and residence of Agent
S. C. Bayley Examining Clerk.

Portland Maine October 25 th 1867.
Sir,
Catherine Dobbinstown the enclosed Warrant of 160 acres. No. 31429 was issued died in January 1856, leaving five children, who are somewhat scattered in dif- ferent States. Will you please to cancel this one and issue a Duplicate so the Heirs can assign it. or should an Adminis- istrator assign it. Also please send me the Rules relative to assignment by Heirs. I lost mine in the great fire of July 14 th 1866. I am Sir,
Very Respectfully
Hon. Jo s H. Barrett Comm r of Pensions Washington
Your O bt Serv t . J. K. Harnan

Maine District ss. Office of the Clerk C. C. U. S. I Geo. F. Emery, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the United States for Maine District, hereby certify that, Asahun Ware, who purports above to have acted as District Judge of the United States for the District of Maine was at the time of so acting, Judge as aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and full faith & credit are due to his acts as such, and the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine,
I further certify that Joseph Duley, who certified the foregoing affidavits, was, at the several times he purports above to have acted as such, and still is, a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Cumberland, duly commissioned and qualified, fully authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements, and all the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this sixth day of December A. D. 1854
Geo. F. Emery { Clerk District Court U. S. for Maine District

James Dobbins estate Col. Pinckney's Key South Carolina line 1779 - 1 year dec. 29 i/1818
Roll.
Admitted.